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Mining Luminary

Mining Luminary Madden Mining's new range of LED cap lamps. Cap lamps have been around for almost as long as mining itself. The need for hands free lighting is imperative for safe and efficient work underground but there are cap lamps and there are cap lamps. Just like any tool of the trade, there are lamps that get the job done and lamps that excel and Madden Mining’s cordless cap lamps are firmly planted in the latter category. If you have worked underground for any length of time and suffered the inconvenience of a corded cap lamp, then you will instantly appreciate the tangle-free freedom that Madden’s LED lamps provide. This freedom...

Regarded as one of the most comprehensive dedicated software businesses in the mining industry, Micromine brings complementary domain expertise to Weir.

Weir to acquire Micromine

Weir to acquire Micromine Weir is accelerating its strategy for sustainable digital mining after entering a binding agreement to acquire Mining Software Holdings (Micromine) for $1.3b (£657m). Micromine is a top-tier global software provider to the mining industry, with comprehensive solutions across the upstream mining value chain. It supports critical mining operations from exploration through mine design and planning, operational scheduling and mining operations in hard ore, soft ore and underground applications. Weir chief executive Jon Stanton says the combined force of Micromine and Weir will create a sector-leading globally scaled platform to optimise performance...

(Image source: Bravus Mining & Resources) Details about how the technology was used have been published in the international journal Animal Biotelemetry, which will help conservationists learn more about other less-tracked species.

Bravus black-throated finch project takes flight

Bravus black-throated finch project takes flight A high-tech research project between Bravus Mining and Resources and Queensland scientists has created a new model to uncover the secrets of rare bird species. The joint project with researchers from ecology consultancy E2M has provided new information about the habitat and daily movements of the black-throated finch, using an AI-supported radio tracking program. Bravus Mining and Resources chief operating officer Mick Crowe says the latest findings from the research project are an important part of Bravus’ commitment...

(Image source: Bravus) (L-R) Bowen Rail Company (BRC) general manager Brendan Lane, Don River Dash secretary Wanita Sparr, and BRC rollingstock maintainer Trent Williams at BRC’s rail provisioning yard north of Bowen’s Don River.

Bowen Rail Company revs up as naming rights sponsor of Bowen’s Don River Dash

Bowen Rail Company revs up as naming rights sponsor of Bowen’s Don River Dash Bowen Rail Company is revving up as the new naming rights sponsor of the Whitsunday’s favourite event, the 2024 Don River Dash off-road race. The Don River Dash 300 is a two-day off-road race that sees motorbikes, buggies and trophy trucks tackle a rugged “desert style” course through the dry riverbed of Bowen’s famous Don River. The event injects more than $4m into the local economy as thousands...

Two IperionX workers using titanium.

IperionX agrees to supply titanium components to Ford

IperionX Agrees To Supply Titanium Components To Ford IperionX (ASX:IPX) has agreed to supply titanium metal components to automobile manufacturer, Ford Motor Company. Under the scope of work (SoW), IperionX will supply its 100% recycled low-carbon titanium metal for future Ford Performance production vehicles. Ford Performance is the racing and high-performance division of Ford and is well-known for its performance cars such as the F150 Raptor, Shelby GT500, Mustang Mach 1 and Bronco Raptor. Ford is aiming to become the only manufacturer competing in Formula 1, Le Mans 24 Hours with Mustang GT3, WRC and the M-Sport Ford Puma Hybrid Rally 1, Baja 1000 with Ranger Raptor and Bronco, and...

Drilling hits the mark for exploration target increase

Drilling hits the mark for exploration target increase

THE exploration target at Cape Lambert’s Marampa iron ore project in Sierra Leone, West Africa, has been increased following the receipt of encouraging drill results. The new exploration target for the project now stands at between 300 million tonnes and 550mt grading 21 to 32 per cent iron for an aggregate of between 1 billion tonnes and 1.25bt of ore grading 20 to 38 per cent iron, when including the Marampa resource estimate. The indicated and inferred mineral resource of 680mt grading 28.2 per cent iron covers the Matukia, Gafal, Mafuri and Rotret deposits and is based on drilling and assaying completed up until May 30, 2011. The exploration target estimates between 230mt and 430mt grading 20 to 35 per...

Olympic Dam in South Australia.

Alliance Aviation Services extends Olympic Dam works

Alliance Aviation Services extends Olympic Dam works Alliance Aviation Services (ASX:AQZ) has extended its contract with BHP (ASX:BHP) to provide its services for a further five years at the Olympic Dam project. Since 2007, Alliance has been providing its services to Olympic Dam and recently moved to an all-jet operation. The Embraer 190 delivers impressive economics, excellent performance, operational efficiencies plus spacious interiors. Alliance managing director Scott McMillan welcomes the extension. “We welcome this further five-year extension of our contract to supply air services between Adelaide and Olympic Dam,” he said. “Alliance has built a significant presence in South Australia and is proud of the 16 years of uninterrupted services we...

Decommissioned oil rigs.

Consultation opens for best-practice decommissioning

Consultation opens for best-practice decommissioning The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) is seeking feedback for the decommissioning of petroleum and geothermal energy property, equipment and infrastructure in WA onshore areas and State coastal waters. The draft policy and guideline were prepared following industry feedback received on the Draft Decommissioning Discussion Paper which was released for consultation in September 2022. The materials outline DMIRS’ expectation for decommissioning and provide clear guidance to registered holders on their decommissioning and rehabilitation obligations. DMIRS Resource and Environmental Compliance Division’s acting executive director Dan Endacott says the department will emphasise the importance of proactively managing decommissioning and rehabilitation. “Safe, timely and responsible decommissioning is a...